Foundation Degree Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation & Control) - Foundation Degree
BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
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Instrumentation and Control Engineers design, install, and maintain electronics and control equipment for a wide range of industries in the sector including vehicle manufacture, aerospace, food and beverage production, transport, IT and leisure. The course has a strong technical element that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed. If you are employed in the industry this course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills which will enhance your career prospects.Year 1 ...Read more

Instrumentation and Control Engineers design, install, and maintain electronics and control equipment for a wide range of industries in the sector including vehicle manufacture, aerospace, food and beverage production, transport, IT and leisure. The course has a strong technical element that will help you develop the skills you need to succeed. If you are employed in the industry this course will provide you with advanced knowledge and skills which will enhance your career prospects.Year 1 modules:
• Analogue and Digital Electronics
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Management of the Business Environment
• Mathematics for Engineering
• Programmable Logic Controllers (Instrumentation & Control pathway only)
• Programming for Engineering
• RF Communication Principles Credits (Communications pathway only)Year 2 modules:
• Corporate Responsibility and Personal Development
• Data Communication and Networks
• Digital Communication Principles (Communications pathway only)
• Embedded Systems Development
• Mathematics and Control (Instrumentation and Control pathway only)
• Project Foundation Degree (WBL)
• Signals and Systems

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kurt
26 Feb 26

very helpful lecturers, started 7 weeks after the course start date , but i have been assisted with the coursework when required. settled into the college quite well i..Read more

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Vitalie
27 Jan 26

I am studying an engineering course at BMet College and overall my experience has been positive. The main strength is the teaching staff. Tutors are knowledgeable, approachable,..Read more

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K
kurt
26 Feb 26
Foundation Degree Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation & Control) - Foundation Degree
very helpful lecturers, started 7 weeks after the course start date , but i have been assisted with the coursework when required. settled into the college quite well i...
Read more
V
Vitalie
27 Jan 26
Foundation Degree Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation & Control) - Foundation Degree
I am studying an engineering course at BMet College and overall my experience has been positive. The main strength is the teaching staff. Tutors are knowledgeable, approachable,...
Read more
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